A Smart Girl's Guide: Middle School. Julie Williams Montalbano
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Название: A Smart Girl's Guide: Middle School
Автор: Julie Williams Montalbano
Издательство: Ingram
Жанр: Учебная литература
Серия: American Girl
isbn: 9781609584399
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every little mistake. Instead, celebrate what you did right, and accept
and understand what you did wrong. Then move on, knowing that you
did the best you could do.
Be levelheaded.
Worrying sucks up your energy.
Don’t let thoughts about
what could go wrong eat away at your precious time, or you’ll be left
with nothing to show for it—except
a bellyful of butterflies. Focus on
what good things could happen:
I might get an A! If you have to
consider the negative “what-ifs,”
follow up each one with a positive
“what-if.” Give yourself five minutes;
then
get on with things.
Be open-minded.
Much of your time in middle school is spent getting tested, graded, and
evaluated. Teacher comments, class critics, and even input from parents
can sometimes hurt. Try to take each comment one at a time and see
if you can use the advice that’s given.
Don’t take it personally or
get discouraged.
Remind yourself:
Don’t worry—
you’ll be just fine.
Soon enough,
YOU
could be giving
advice to someone else who is scared
about starting middle school, just like
you were.
I’m a good person.
My math skills just
need a little work.
new school
Dear American Girl,
I’m going to middle school next year,
but I’m not sure I’m ready for all the
responsibility yet. What if I forget
which classroom to go to, or if I get
to class late and get detention?
Kate
What to look for:
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your locker
t
your homeroom
t
your classrooms
t
girls’ bathrooms
t
cafeteria (lunchroom)
t
nurse’s office
t
counselor’s office
t
main office
t
gym and locker room
t
drinking fountains
As soon as you get your schedule and a school map, locate each of your
classrooms on the map and trace the route you’ll take from room to
room. Then make sure you stash your map in your backpack or tape it
inside your locker.
If you have the opportunity to “walk through” your schedule before
the first day of school, by all means do it! If your school doesn’t allow
this, it’s not a big deal. No one will expect you to know your way around
right away.
getting around
Chances are, your middle school will be bigger than your elementary
school. Just think of it as room to grow. You’ll be navigating the halls
like a pro in no time.
Lost and found
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Classroom numbers
typically start with the number of the
floor they are on. For example, room 101 is on the first floor and
room 201 is on the second floor.
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Drinking fountains
are almost always located near the
bathrooms.
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Stairways
are usually at the ends of halls. Look for exit signs.
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Use visual landmarks
to help remember which way to go.
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